Thursday, March 23, 2017

The Value Of Stories About Overcoming Cancer

By John McDonald


Serious illness is not something that anyone wants to face. Whether it is a person's own struggle or that of a loved one, this experience can be devastating. Encouragement is always a good thing, and stories about overcoming cancer are inspiring for all of us. It's more than just anecdotes, too. Today there is a true community spirit among those who have been through this trial.

Cancers are serious, and not everyone survives. Many powerful testimonies tell of people who faced fear, pain, sorrow, and death in ways that no one who knew them will forget. The end of their lives might have been premature, but the impact of their character will endure. Stories about them have become national bestsellers and hit movies. Many foundations have been started in memory of loved ones whose family and friends want their lives to be remembered.

Of course, everyone loves tales of triumphant recovery from the dread disease. Believing that one will get better is important when faced with drastic treatment, and knowing that others have been through it all and come out well is inspiring. It is also easier to undergo surgery and bear the side effects of chemo and radiation if you believe you'll get well in the end.

Then there is prayer and divine intervention. Many reports of miraculous healing are actually documented by doctors and nurses. People may have a dire diagnosis and the x-rays to prove it and find the tumors gone before medical treatments start. Miracles happen often in the Bible, and Christians actually have a duty to ask for healing for themselves and others.

Part of the fascination people feel for television evangelists is based on tales of divine intervention. For those who believe, this is something promised and hoped for. All can use the daily support of prayer and expectation. Anything that helps get through the next day, or the next hour, is a good thing at times. It is a fact, too, that people with strong prayer support do better during treatment and recovery.

Those who have survived or who remember losing someone dear to cancer have made walks to raise funds and awareness annual events that attract thousands. Media attention is huge for these events, and people wear pink, display pink ribbons on their cars, and donate millions to research. People share healthy recipes and lifestyle tips, talk about coping with the side effects of therapy, and offer tips for caregivers.

Shared experiences are like customer reviews for hospitals and treatment centers. You can find endless photo galleries online of survivors who hope their story can help others choose the best solutions for care and cures. When individuals and families face difficult decisions and plans for the immediate future, knowing how others have coped can be very helpful. Family members caring for someone with a very scary illness may feel better equipped for their task and more prepared for what may come.

Hearing the accounts of those who have traveled this difficult path and seen the positives in the situation is truly valuable. People fear the unknown most of all, but these are no longer uncharted waters.




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